Locals look strong in Summit of Speed
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormAlthough the Summit of Speed has traditionally been a great event for local fans, it's not been kind to local horsemen, many of whom have become resigned to the fact that most of the big races, and the large purses that accompany them.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008Speed sometimes a liability in Summit
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormSince its inception in 2001, Calder's innovative Summit of Speed has lured some of the world's fastest horses to south Florida to compete in a daylong festival of sprint races.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2007Big names set for Summit of Speed
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormNominations for the eight stakes on the $2 million Summit of Speed program do not close until Saturday, but Calder racing secretary Mike Anifantis has already received confirmations from some big names for all four graded stakes on the July 7 card, includ
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007Yankee Master goes for No. 3
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormTrainer Linda Rice expected Yankee Master to be a good turf horse after watching the 2-year-old colt work this summer over the grass course at Saratoga's Oklahoma training track. And up to this point, her expectations have been met.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2005Gold Mover does it again
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormFamiliar foes rematched in Rooney
Story | Conversation | July 11, 2003Trust N Luck wins by 11
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormTrainer Ralph Ziadie predicted "they would not beat" Trust N Luck if the colt made the lead in the $100,000, 1 1/16-mile What a Pleasure Stakes.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2002Gold Mover cools off 'Heat'
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormTrainer Mark Hennig is among the nation's leaders in stakes races won this year. But none of those previous victories gave him as big a thrill as watching Gold Mover run down Eclipse Award winner Xtra Heat to post a half-length victory in Saturday's $400,
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2002Shipping in from all over
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormCalder's second Summit of Speed set for Saturday
Story | Conversation | July 11, 2001TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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